The evening will begin with a cocktail reception and silent auction at 6:00pm followed by dinner and the awards presentation at 7:00pm.

At the dinner five prestigious awards will be presented to local community members. Sabu JR Shake, Restaurant Pacific Group, LLC will receive the Citizen of the Year Award; Congressman Jimmy Panetta, California’s 19th Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives will receive the Ruth Vreeland Public Official of the Year Award; Kenneth Gordon, Montage Health will receive the Robert C. Littlefield Lifetime Achievement Award; and Julie King, Pierce King, P.C., Professional Law Group is the 2023 Volunteer of the Year. The winner of the 2023 Business of the Year Award will be announced at the event.

Chamber members, local businesspeople, and community leaders from throughout the region will gather to celebrate the outstanding contributions to the community by these exceptional individuals. The event is black tie optional. RSVP is required.